Post Funding Escrow Disbursement Coordinator (Remote Opportunity)

First American Financial • Pittsburgh, PA

409d • $37,482 - $62,442 • Remote

About The Position

The Post Funding Escrow Disbursement Coordinator is responsible for assisting escrow branch operations with the disbursement of escrow transactions. This includes creating checks, issuing wires, and ensuring that closing files are prepared accurately for disbursement. The role requires collaboration with title companies to balance files and provide excellent customer service to external clients.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years Banking and/or Escrow Experience highly preferred
• Intermediate level working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and escrow related software
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 WPM required
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages
• Ability to apply concepts of basic math
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Effective analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Detail oriented

Nice To Haves

• Basic accounting knowledge including accounts receivable
• Settlement statement (HUD) knowledge

Responsibilities

• Prepares wires for transfer
• Issues checks
• Follows the direction of the title company for any changes made after a file funds
• Provides external client customer service
• Performs numeric and alphanumeric data entry into First American proprietary software
• Answers a light volume of phone calls
• Requests the deposit team to deposit payees checks
• Matches in funds from deposits made by payees
• Ensures file is properly balanced and reconciles any differences with the title agent
• Reconciles incoming and outgoing wires
• Cuts net proceed checks to borrowers, lien holders, and creditors as required
• Communicates with agents regarding any payoff shortages or returned wires

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k
• PTO/paid sick leave
• Employee stock purchase plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED